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·March 22, 2018·6 min read

Brain ‘Stethoscope’ Listens For Silent Seizures

Researchers have developed what they have dubbed a 'brain stethoscope', a device capable of turning EEG brain wave data into sound. The device is able to detect epileptic seizures that do not result in convulsions.

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·February 27, 2018·3 min read

Cannabis Compound Reduces Seizures

A new study reveals CBD oil may help to reduce, or even eliminate seizures, in those with epilepsy.

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·February 26, 2018·5 min read

Only Half of Infants with Deadly Meningitis Show Traditional Symptoms

A new study reports only half of infants under three months of age who have bacterial meningitis show traditional symptoms of the disease, such as high fever.

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·January 17, 2018·6 min read

Recording a Thought’s Fleeting Trip Through the Brain

UC Berkeley researchers report the prefrontal cortex coordinates activity in order to help us act in response to perception.

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·January 10, 2018·4 min read

Epileptic Seizures and Depression May Share Common Genetic Cause

A new study supports the hypothesis that people with focal epilepsy are more susceptible to mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety.

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·January 8, 2018·5 min read

Monthly Brain Cycles Predict Seizures in Patients with Epilepsy

Researchers have identified monthly cycles of brain activity that are linked to seizures in people with epilepsy.

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·December 14, 2017·3 min read

New fMRI Applications in Childhood Epilepsy Gives Insight Into Seizure Impact

New fMRI techniques could help assess, diagnose and treat epilepsy in children.

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·November 27, 2017·5 min read

Spacing Out After a Late Night? Here’s Why

Researchers reveal sleep deprivation can disrupt neural communication. This can lead to mental lapses which affect memory and visual perception.

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·October 16, 2017·6 min read

Mechanism Explains How Seizures May Lead to Memory Loss

Following a seizure, deltaFosB remains in the hippocampus for an extensive period of time. Researchers believe this may contribute to memory loss and other cognitive deficits.

Image shows a diagram of the hippocampus.

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·October 16, 2017·6 min read

Dietary Supplement Dampens Brain Hyperexcitability Seen in Epilepsy

Researchers were able to dampen hyperexcitability associated with seizure disorders in rodent models by inducing biochemical alterations with glucosamine, a dietary supplement.

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·September 22, 2017·3 min read

Better Think Twice About Spice: Synthetic Cannabis’ Impact on Brain Health

A new study reports on the dangers of using synthetic cannabis products on a person's brain and general health.

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·June 27, 2017·2 min read

Seizures Follow Similar Path Regardless of Speed

By capturing a cell by cell view of seizures propagating through a mouse brain, researchers discovered neurons fire in a sequential pattern, regardless of how quickly the seizure occurs. The findings confirm seizures are not a result of neurons going haywire.

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seizures

Brain ‘Stethoscope’ Listens For Silent Seizures

Cannabis Compound Reduces Seizures

Only Half of Infants with Deadly Meningitis Show Traditional Symptoms

Recording a Thought’s Fleeting Trip Through the Brain

Epileptic Seizures and Depression May Share Common Genetic Cause

Monthly Brain Cycles Predict Seizures in Patients with Epilepsy

New fMRI Applications in Childhood Epilepsy Gives Insight Into Seizure Impact

Spacing Out After a Late Night? Here’s Why

Mechanism Explains How Seizures May Lead to Memory Loss

Dietary Supplement Dampens Brain Hyperexcitability Seen in Epilepsy

Better Think Twice About Spice: Synthetic Cannabis’ Impact on Brain Health

Seizures Follow Similar Path Regardless of Speed

How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression

Brain Prioritizes “Sound Offsets” During Hearing Repair

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Why Your Brain “Dreams” Even When You’re Awake

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